BACKGROUND A variety of laser systems have recently become available that allow for
selective dermal remodeling without disruption of the epidermal surface. Modest clinical …

BACKGROUND: Laser resurfacing in the treatment of facial rhytids has traditionally involved
ablative methods with their associated complications and limitations. Rhytid improval …

Although carbon dioxide laser resurfacing has become increasingly popular, concerns have
been raised about this laser's thermally induced effects on the skin. Such thermal damage …

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the New Star Model
130 neodymium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd: YAG) laser system for nonablative laser …

Abstract Background and Objective Laser resurfacing of facial rhytides has become a
popular treatment option for many patients with wrinkles, photoaging, and acne scarring …

BACKGROUND: The recent introduction of pulsed erbium-YAG laser technology has been
accompanied by relatively few clinical studies with widely varying claims regarding …

Cutaneous resurfacing with the new generation of carbon dioxide and erbium lasers has
recently come into favor for the treatment of facial rhytides, photodamage, and scarring. The …

background. Laser resurfacing of facial skin is a very popular method of rhytide and scar
removal. Until recently, the most effective tool utilized for these purposes was the pulsed …

Recent advances in technology have provided laser surgeons with new options for
cutaneous laser resurfacing. Despite its popularity, there is limited information on the short …

The Erbium: YAG (Er: YAG) laser is a useful flexible tool for the surgeon interested in
providing overall skin rejuvenation. With its unique wavelength, greater absorption and less …